In-cab digital signalling was tested last week as part of a project to secure the future of main-line locomotives

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    2 days ago

    The big boy has had PTC for years now. It’s been done. It’s still good that they’re doing this, but the headline is a lie

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      This is the first outfit of a steam locomotive with ETCS Level 2, and required a bespoke installation and ballistic benchmarking hence the length and cost (£9 million!) of the project.